A turn around in fortune continues for the Ikon Allah Boys under the acting Technical Adviser, Majin Mohammed, as Tornadoes force Sunshine Stars to scoreless draw in a match day 18 encounter that took place at Akure Sports Complex.
The opening exchanges of the game sees the hosts dominates possession all in an effort to get an early goal, but to no avail, as Tornadoes backline stands firm and twarts all attempts and treats purse by the Akure Gunners.
Tornadoes confidence raises as the game wears on, creating their own chances by forcing the hosts deep into defending but equally fails to make the chances to count.
Nothing separates both side at the break as it’s ended barren.
Second half resumes and it was the hosts seen making early substitutions, a clear intention of how quickly they want the goals but the Ikon Allah Boys remains resolute and discipline at the back.
Tornadoes makes their first change when enterprising attacker Sadiq Isyaka comes on for captain Ifeanyi Okoye in a move to open up the game add more depth into attack.
The hosts keeps making dangerous forays into Tornadoes rear, causing serious problems but fails to convert their chances as goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo in goal for Tornadoes makes some stand out saves to keep the scoreline.
The five additional minutes was exhausted with no goals to show as the centre referee Bala Aliyu Kyari signals the end of the game.
The results means Tornadoes have moved up the log to 13th position which is a positive outcome and a boost for the players confidence going forward.
Post-Match Reaction:🎙
Majin Mohammed (Acting TA Niger Tornadoes)
How do you feel with this result?
🗣 “We give glory to God and Kudos to the players for a job well done.”
What informed the game plan?
🗣 “Well, it’s a strategy and whatever strategy you deploy it’s either to win or lose and sometimes even lose the match, so for today it favours us, to God be the glory we are able to pick a point which is plus for us.”
SUBS:
61′
âž¡ Sadiq Isyaka
↩ Ifeanyi Okoye.
86′
âž¡ Emeka Alex
↩ Hamza Mohammed.
90′
âž¡ Hassan Abubakar
↩ Abiodun Adebayo
âž¡ Lawal Tasiu
↩ Akintunde Azeez
UNUSED:
Yusuf Mohammed
Nurudeen Jimoh
Auwal Namodi
Joseph Godstime
Innocent John Awori